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A recreation of a 1950s Tokyo shitamachi streetscape! Experience everyday life from the era at this museum.
This museum displays a wide range of materials related to the shitamachi area centered on Taito City, including historical materials, everyday tools, toys, and items connected to seasonal annual events.
Its biggest highlight is the recreated Tokyo shitamachi streetscape on the first floor. Visitors can step inside the buildings, touch everyday tools, and experience how people lived at the time. You can rest in a tatami room, chat by the shared water tap, and enjoy realistic exhibits that capture the charm of old-fashioned shitamachi, making you feel as if you have traveled back in time.
The second and third floors serve as exhibition rooms. On the second floor, you’ll find everyday tools actually used at the time, along with tools used by merchants and craftspeople. Some of the items are rare and unlike anything you may have seen before, making them a must-see. The third floor has an information corner where you can search materials and learn in detail how the tools that caught your interest were used. It is fun to pick up and try toys such as kendama and menko, as well as everyday items like furoshiki wrapping cloths. Special exhibitions are also held on this floor.
Reopened after renovation in 2025
Recreates the atmospheric streetscape of 1950s Tokyo shitamachi
The realistic displays make it look as if people still live here today
You can actually enter the buildings and experience everyday life from the period
There are many exhibit items that are rare today
Original museum goods are also recommended as souvenirs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do the exhibits change depending on the season?
The themed displays in the second-floor permanent exhibition room and the special exhibitions in the third-floor special exhibition room change regularly. The first-floor recreated exhibition room also features displays related to seasonal annual events.
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Is there a parking lot?
No. Please use public transportation.
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Can I use electronic money when entering the museum?
Yes, you can.
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Are there facilities for parents with young children?
A nursing room is available.
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Are there barrier-free facilities?
Wheelchairs are available for loan. The museum also has an accessible restroom.
